Conscious of the ascendancy of his genius over those who surrounded him, he blended the mildest of manners with the severity and discipline of a camp; and though his deportment was somewhat grave and imposing, the noble frankness of his character imparted at once confidence and respect to those who had occasion to approach his person.

As a soldier, he was brave to a fault, and not less judicious than decisive in his measures.
The energy of his character was strongly expressed in his countenance, and in the robust and manly symmetry of his frame.

As a civil governor, he was firm, prudent, and equitable.

In fine, whether we view him as a man, a statesman, or a soldier, he equally deserves the esteem and respect of his contemporaries and of posterity.

The Indians who flocked to his standard were attached to him with almost enthusiastic affection, and the enemy even expressed an involuntary regret at his untimely fall.
His prodigality of life bereft the country of his services at the early age of forty-two years.